Crime in Olton: statistics, rates and trends
628 crimes were recorded in Olton in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
628 crimes were recorded in Olton in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 221 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Olton has the 3,060th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Olton | Solihull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 628 | 19,245 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.1 | 87.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,778 | 221,242 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Olton was highest in the year to July 2021 (947 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (628). Over the whole period it fell 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 628 | 49.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 654 | 51.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 748 | 58.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 851 | 66.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 905 | 70.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 947 | 74.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 817 | 63.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 860 | 67.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 756 | 59.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Olton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+37%) and other theft (+26%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-59%) and shoplifting (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 17.3 | 0.51 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 7.0 | 1.43 | +12% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.9 | 0.77 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 4.4 | 0.65 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 4.2 | 0.51 | -51% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.1 | 0.89 | -22% |
| Public order | 36 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 1.7 | 0.11 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.21 | +114% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -7% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.9 | 0.26 | +22% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.09 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Olton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Olton recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Olton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Olton recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Olton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Olton recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Olton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Olton recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Olton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Olton recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Olton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Olton recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Olton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Olton recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Olton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Olton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Olton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Olton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Olton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Olton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Olton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Olton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Olton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Olton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Olton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Olton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Olton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Olton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Olton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Olton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Olton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon | 993 | 73.7 | +50% |
| Silhill | 588 | 55.5 | +13% |
| Shirley East | 624 | 54.2 | +10% |
| Elmdon | 761 | 51.5 | +5% |
| St Alphege | 1,992 | 149.8 | +205% |
| Shirley South | 1,430 | 101.0 | +105% |
| Shirley West | 1,411 | 104.1 | +112% |
| Bickenhill | 2,686 | 196.7 | +300% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Olton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Dorsington Road | 39 |
| On or near Brook Lane | 28 |
| On or near Warwick Grange | 25 |
| On or near Langley Hall Road | 20 |
| On or near St Margaret'S Road | 18 |
| On or near Masons Close | 16 |
| On or near Marsden Close | 14 |
| On or near Old Warwick Court | 13 |
| On or near Ulverley Green Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Olton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 278 | 44.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 198 | 31.5% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 22 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
Olton has an estimated population of 12,778. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Olton sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Olton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Olton a safe place to live?
Olton recorded 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Olton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (90).
Is crime in Olton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Olton was down 4% on the year before: 628 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 654 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Olton?
Olton is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Olton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.